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Original source: http://naver.me/FnLzNO9i
English translation (JKS part only): Zoe from ECI“Switch-change the World” Jang Keun Suk
Jang Keun Suk played a double role as a swindler and a prosecutor in the SBS drama Switch that was aired this year. In this drama Jang Keun Suk demonstrated a definite difference between the two characters who have the same face, a genius swindler Sa Do Chan and a pricipled prosecutor Baek Joon Soo, with his elaborate acting.

Original source: Shukan Josei PRIME
English translation: tenshi_akuma“As an actor, the most cathartic moment is when I hear “that’s what I wanted to see!! So excited to see your acting”. I knew that many people were expecting to see how Jang Keun Suk plays both roles differently, con artist Sa Do Chan and prosecutor Beak Joon Soo. That’s why just imagining the moments I hear their feedback gave me happiness even if I was struggling how to act in the difficult scenes,” said Jang Keun Suk (31). WOWOW start broadcasting the drama ‘Switch ~Change the world~’ starring Jang Keun Suk on October 12th, for the first time in Japan!! For the first time in about 2 years, Jang Keun Suk appeared in a drama as the leading actor. In this drama, he played a double role.

Original source: KOARI.net
Photo credit: Jang Keun Suk Japan Official Fan Club
Jang Keun Suk Japan Official Fan Club gave him a birthday gift named a star ‘Asia Prince JKS’ to celebrate his 31st birthday on August 4th (Saturday), 2018.

SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) — Actor Jang Keun-suk has been assigned to the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters to fulfill his alternative military service, according to industry sources Friday.

SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) — Actor Jang Keun-seuk began his mandatory military service on Monday, his agency Tree J said in the morning.

Earlier this month, the agency said the actor would do alternative service as a social office worker following his diagnosis of bipolar disorder in 2011, which classified him as ineligible for active duty in the military.

The agency didn’t disclose where the 31-year-old actor will work for the coming two years.

Under the relevant law, he will go through educational programs run by the Military Manpower Administration before being assigned to a workplace.

Credit: HELLOKPOPANOTHER GOOD DEED FROM JANG GEUN SUK AS HE CELEBRATES ANOTHER FRUITFUL YEAR AS AN ACTOR!
South Korean actor Jang Geun Seuk will open a photo exhibit in celebration of his acting debut anniversary on June 16 and 17.

Credit: hellokpopJANG GEUN SUK STRONGLY PROVED HIS KOREAN WAVE STAR POWER!
On May 26, Jang Geun Suk attended the fan meeting I Will Promise You, held at KBS arena with over 1700 Japanese fans in attendance.